Erik Paulson (born 1966) is a mixed martial artist raised in Minnesota and currently residing in California. He is the first American to win the World Shooto Title in Japan - a title he defended for 5 years. Starting with Judo in 1974, Paulson has trained in many disciplines including Tae Kwon Do, Boxing, Jeet Kune Do, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, studying first with Rorion Gracie in his garage in 1989. He has studied with 40 different teachers over his 30 years of training. Wikipedia
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